Quebec’s international relations minister reveals she has lung cancer
Nadine Girault says in spite of her cancer diagnosis and treatments, she doesn’t expect to miss long periods of work. Continue reading
Lung Cancer
Convoy for Hope – Atlantic raises awareness, money in fight against cancer
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
The event is put on by truckers to raise funds and awareness for cancer research, detection and prevention. Continue reading
Actor Peter Fonda dead at 79
Fonda had lung cancer and died of respiratory failure. Continue reading
‘Amy was running with us’: Footprints appear next to Edmonton man tackling 10K for late wife
“Maybe she’s not here right now but she’s still inspiring me,” said Phil Alain, whose wife Amy died of lung cancer on Feb. 22. Continue reading
Cancer patient and research advocate has high hopes for N.B. lung cancer detection prototypes
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
Picomole Inc. recently received $818,000 from the federal government to build more of its breath-sampling, lung cancer-detecting devices. Continue reading
Up to 30 per cent of Winnipeg homes have unsafe levels of radon: Lung association
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
About 100 people die from the effects of radon here in Manitoba each year, according to the Lung Association. Continue reading
Health Canada, Saskatchewan health groups warn residents about dangers of radon
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada and Saskatchewan is a hot spot. Continue reading
New Brunswick community holds benefit breakfast for local man with cancer
When workers at Creative Childcare, the daycare where Mark Sherwood brings his children, heard about the Lincoln, N.B., man’s illness, they sprang into action. Continue reading
WDG Public Health hosting a radon and lung cancer information session
By Darren Baxter Anchor
Public Health encourages residents to test their homes for radon gas. Continue reading
‘Your dad’s sort of that hero’: Alberta man walks across Canada in honour of father
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
A man from Alberta is walking across Canada in honour of his father’s memory. Continue reading